Sr. Process Technician

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

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OUR VISION:

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Job Requisition #:

034301 Sr. Process Technician (Open)

Job Description:

Senior Process Technician - Blow Molding

Location: Covers IL, GA, & TX facilities - Must be willing to travel!

Relocation Assistance: May be considered

Greif is seeking a Senior Process Technician to serve as the technical expert for our large plastic drum blow-molding operations. This role is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, improving production efficiency, reducing waste, and ensuring consistent product quality while supporting safe and reliable operations.

This position is ideal for an experienced blow-molding professional who thrives on troubleshooting complex manufacturing challenges, improving process performance, and mentoring others. The Senior Process Technician will work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• As a Senior Process Technician, you will lead the setup, optimization, and control of large plastic drum blow-molding processes while ensuring products consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements. You will serve as the primary escalation point for process-related challenges and play a key role in supporting equipment reliability, product quality, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead setup, optimization, and sustained control of large plastic drum blow-molding equipment to ensure consistent, efficient, and repeatable production.
• Monitor and adjust process parameters, including parison control, wall thickness distribution, cycle times, and cooling, to improve throughput, yield, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Serve as the escalation point for complex process and quality issues by identifying root causes and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to eliminate recurring defects, reduce downtime, and improve product consistency.
• Develop, document, and standardize processing best practices, setup parameters, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Support new product introductions, mold trials, equipment installations, and process validations by establishing and documenting operating standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, cycle time optimization, material utilization, and cost savings.
• Track and analyze process data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities by identifying process-related risks and recommending corrective actions.
• Apply knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, including PLC-controlled equipment, to support equipment repairs, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Promote a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Train, mentor, and support Process Technicians, Plastic Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, and production personnel across all shifts.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on plastic blow-molding experience, including significant experience supporting large plastic drum manufacturing operations.
• Technical Certification or Associate Degree in Process Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated success improving process performance, product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Advanced knowledge of blow-molding machines, molds, tooling, and auxiliary equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, PLCs, compressors, chillers, and material handling systems.
• Proven ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex process issues while minimizing scrap, downtime, and quality risks.
• Strong understanding of plastic materials, processing characteristics, and drum performance requirements.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and document technical processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools.
• Why This Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient production while ensuring customers receive high-quality products. As a Senior Process Technician, you will directly influence manufacturing performance, process stability, team capability, and continuous improvement efforts across the operation.

Why Greif

At Greif, your work supports essential products and customers around the world. We are a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, committed to safety, operational excellence, and employee development. If you are passionate about manufacturing processes and want the opportunity to make a measurable impact in a highly technical production environment, we encourage you to apply.

Drive Process Excellence. Optimize Performance. Make an Impact.

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